Overview
- Britney Gard, 46, called 911 on Oct. 8 from Hall Woods Nature Preserve asking for help getting out of the woods, authorities said.
- Deputies and assisting agencies quickly located her about 2.5 miles from her Putnam County home and she was transported to a hospital after an on‑scene evaluation.
- The sheriff’s office has not disclosed her condition and has emphasized that there is no current threat to the public.
- Investigators say the Oct. 1 fire at Gard’s residence appears suspicious, with damage limited to part of the home, and both the fire and missing-person aspects remain under investigation.
- A weeklong search involved Civil Air Patrol, Indiana Conservation Officers, drones, pond and cornfield sweeps, and FBI cellular analysis support, alongside efforts by family and volunteers.